Project ideas

Not sure where to begin? Browse this curated list of project ideas across DeFi, consumer apps, infrastructure, gaming, and more.

AI & Trading
Bitcoin Integration
DeepBook & DeFi
Gaming & Web3 Ownership
Walrus & Decentralized Storage
Just for Fun & Consumer Apps

These projects do not belong to a larger, strategic narrative on Sui but are interesting project ideas in the web3 space.

Walrus is a decentralized storage network designed to provide secure and efficient data storage solutions.

Sui and the Suiplay gaming console offer a robust ecosystem for on-chain gaming with low-latency transactions, asset ownership, and seamless player interactions.

DeepBook, as the native central limit order book (CLOB) on Sui, offers builders opportunities to create efficient, decentralized trading applications with deep liquidity.

Sui’s cross-chain capabilities allow seamless integration of Bitcoin liquidity, unlocking new opportunities in areas like trading, staking, and NFTs. This combination creates a powerful platform for Bitcoin holders to engage with advanced Web3 ecosystems.

AI projects can leverage Sui’s high-performance blockchain for fast, cost-efficient, and scalable
applications. Its parallel execution and object-based model enable AI-driven dApps to process transactions seamlessly. Developers can integrate AI for dynamic NFTs, predictive analytics, and automated smart contract interactions.

AI-Powered Trading

Bots for DeepBook

Automated trading bots that execute trades on DeepBook, optimizing for market-making and portfolio management.

Paid Subscription
Performance Fee
Shared Profit Access

Encrypted File

Sharing on Walrus

A dropbox or weTransfer like service that uses Walrus and Seal encryption.

Premium Storage
File Transfer Fees
Encrypted Sharing

BTC Yield

Vault

Earn yield from BTC by selling options, lending, and liquidity provision.

Performance Fee
Withdrawal Fee
Integration Revenue

On-Chain Options

Trading Platform

A decentralized options market where users can buy and sell call/put options on Sui assets, utilizing DeepBook for price discovery.

Option Execution Fees
Premium Analytics

On-Chain Competitive

Esports Platform

A decentralized esports platform where players can enter skill-based tournaments, with results verified on-chain.

Entry Fees
Sponsorships
Premium Memberships

Tokenized

Dating App

Exclusive access passes that unlock discounts, VIP experiences, or real-world goods.

NFT Sales
Transaction Fees
Brand Partnerships

AI On-Chain Identity

& Reputation Scoring

Uses AI to assess a user's on-chain behavior, helping DeFi platforms determine creditworthiness, reputation, or eligibility for exclusive services.

B2B API Access
DAO/NFT Platform Fees

APIs Supporting

UGC Storage

APIs or toolkit supporting gaming-specific on-chain asset storage via Walrus. Developers can explore various asset formats to support (e.g. UGC, NFT media and metadata files, etc.), as well as ways to make the tool easily adaptable regardless of which engine the game is built on.

SaaS Model

BTC Yield Trading

Markets

Monetize BTCFi through yield speculation (like Pendle & Spectra).

Trading Fees
Market-Making
Yield Products

DeFi Derivatives

Exchange

A platform for trading perpetuals, futures, and other synthetic assets on Sui using DeepBook’s on-chain liquidity.

Trading Fees
Liquidation Fees
Margin Funding Rates

NFC-Verified

Luxury Clothing

NFC chips in fashion items that prove authenticity and store digital ownership.

NFC Fashion Sales
Verification Fees
Premium Authentication

On-Chain Media

Hosting

A decentralized storage solution for NFT-based music, videos, and streaming content.

Pay-Per-View
NFT Sales
Premium Hosting

AI-Powered NFT Valuation

& Discovery Engine

An AI model that analyzes NFT collections based on rarity, demand, and past sales, providing real-time price estimates and recommendations.

Analytics Subscriptions
Marketplace Integrations
Transaction Fees

Cross-Chain Asset

Trading Hub

A multi-chain trading platform that allows users to swap assets from Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana via DeepBook.

Cross-Chain Fees
Premium Swaps
Liquidity Incentives

Crypto Tax

Software

A TurboTax-like tool that calculates tax liabilities for Sui and other crypto assets.

Subscription Fees
Premium Services
Affiliate Partnerships

Permissionless BTC

Redemption

Remove friction from BTC-pegged assets.

Redemption Fee
Fast Withdrawals

Play-to-Earn

(P2E) Gaming Hub

A marketplace where users can discover, play, and earn rewards in Sui-powered blockchain games, with seamless asset transfers.

Transaction Fees
Ad Placements
Premium Listings

Secure File

Storage and Sharing

Develop applications that allow users to securely store and share files, with data encrypted and distributed across the Walrus network to ensure privacy and redundancy.

Paid Storage
Enterprise Security
Encrypted Access Fees

AI Smart Contract

Auditor for Move

A security tool that scans Move-based smart contracts, identifying vulnerabilities and suggesting optimizations.

Audit Pricing
Security Subscriptions
Sui Ecosystem Integration

BTC Insurance

& No-Liquidation Loans

Reduce risk for BTC holders on Sui.

Insurance Premiums
Option Fees

Automated Market Maker

(AMM) Hybrid Exchange

A DEX combining AMM and CLOB models to allow users to trade with limit orders while benefiting from AMM-style liquidity pools.

Trading Fees
Liquidity Incentives
Premium Access

Decentralized Social

Media Platforms

Build social media platforms that store user-generated content on Walrus, ensuring data ownership and resistance to censorship.

Token Tipping
Ad Revenue Sharing
Premium Creator Features

NFT Gaming

Marketplace

A marketplace for buying, selling, and renting in-game assets as NFTs, ensuring true digital ownership and cross-game interoperability.

Transaction Fees
Listing Fees

Prediction Market

on Sui

A decentralized platform for betting on events like elections, sports, or market trends.

Platform Fees
Event Market Fees
Winnings Percentage

AI-Powered Game NPCs

& Dynamic Worlds

AI-driven non-playable characters (NPCs) and environments that evolve based on player interactions in Web3 games on Suiplay.

Game Dev Licensing
AI NFT Monetization
Premium AI Features

AI-Powered In-Game

Economy Balancer

An AI tool that dynamically adjusts token rewards, NFT scarcity, and in-game economic mechanics for sustainable play-to-earn models.

SaaS Model
Licensing Fees
Revenue Share

Web3 Streaming

& Creator Economy

A Twitch/Patreon-style app where users tip creators in crypto.

Tip-Based Fees
Subscription Plans
Ad Revenue

AI Content Moderation for

Web3 Social & DAOs

AI filters spam, scams, and harmful content in decentralized social platforms and DAO discussions.

Community Moderation Fees
DAO & NFT Platform Billing

Blockchain-Based

Virtual Arcades

A decentralized arcade where players use Sui tokens to play classic and modern mini-games for rewards and leaderboard rankings.

Pay-Per-Play
NFT Collectibles
VIP Access

GoFundMe

for Web3

A crowdfunding platform for Web3 startups, DeSci projects, and real-world assets.

Donation Fees
Promotional Services
Premium Tools

AI-Powered Web3

Customer Support Chatbots

AI chatbot that helps users interact with wallets, DeFi platforms, and NFT marketplaces, providing instant troubleshooting and education.

SaaS Monetization
Per-Interaction Pricing
Enterprise Subscriptions

Decentralized

Crypto Insurance

A protocol offering coverage against DeFi hacks and scams.

Subscription Fees
Claims Processing Fees
Liquidity Incentives

Web3 Streaming

& Creator Platform

A Twitch-like platform where gamers can stream gameplay, receive crypto tips, and monetize content through NFT-backed sponsorships.

Ad Revenue
Streamer Subscriptions
NFT Sponsorships

AI-Powered Crypto Tax

& Accounting Software

Automates tax calculations for Sui-based transactions, helping users and businesses optimize reporting and reduce liabilities.

Tax Tool Subscriptions
Pro Features Access
Usage-Based Pricing

Cross-Game Achievement

& Rewards System

A blockchain-based system that allows players to earn and transfer achievements, rewards, and reputation across games

Integration Fees
Reward Customization
Sponsorship Deals

Robinhood

for Crypto

A user-friendly trading app that abstracts DeFi complexities.

Transaction Fees
Subscription Models
Asset Interest

AI-Generated

Game Worlds

A gaming platform where AI dynamically creates unique game worlds, dungeons, and challenges, using blockchain to verify originality and asset ownership.

One-Time Purchases
NFT Land Ownership
Revenue Sharing

AI-Powered Web3 Job

Matching Platform

Uses AI to match developers, designers, and marketers with Web3 startups, DAOs, and projects based on skills and past work.

Listing Fees
Hire-Based Commission

Wallet Scam

Protection Tool

A browser extension that warns users about malicious transactions.

Scam Protection Subscriptions
Affiliate Commissions
Wallet Partnerships

AI-Based Crypto Security

& Scam Detection Tool

Scans wallet transactions, smart contracts, and URLs to detect scams, phishing attacks, and rug pulls.

User Subscriptions
API Access Fees
Security Insurance Bundle

Simplified DeFi

Super App

A mobile app that makes yield farming, staking, and lending as easy as Web2 banking.

Transaction Fees
Premium Features
Staking Rewards Share

Web3 Metaverse

Battle Arena

A multiplayer battle game where players own characters, weapons, and arenas as NFTs, with on-chain ranking and staking rewards.

NFT Sales
Tournament Fees
Premium Upgrades

Move

Academy

A Khan Academy-style learning platform for the Move programming language.

Subscription Fees
Sponsorships
Certification Fees

On-Chain Certification

& Credentials

Verifiable blockchain-based certificates for Move developers.

Certificate Fees
Web3 Hiring Partnerships
Premium Courses

Sui-Powered

Job Marketplace

A Web3 hiring platform where employers pay talent in Sui.

Job Posting Fees
Transaction Fees